Intro to Canning
Canning is a method of preserving food by sealing it in airtight containers to prevent spoilage. It allows people …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
Home Composting Class: May 20, 2025
Learn how to take your household trash and turn it into something useful for your garden and landscape! Come …
Register Now for a Spring Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Spring tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start on May 10! The garden features over 225 …
Photos From the 2025 Chatham County Ag Fest
The 5th Annual Chatham County Spring Ag Fest on March 29, 2025, was a success with a great crowd and beautiful …
April Showers & May Flowers: Gardening Tips for April and May in Eastern NC
Spring is finally here! Take a minute to check out this list of “to-dos” and considerations for your Eastern …
Pete Thompson Ag Scholarship Seeking Applicants
The R.M. “Pete” Thompson Scholarship is a scholarship awarded every year to a youth from Chowan County who is …
Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit Class
Come join us for a Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit Class at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center. This class …
Growing Edible Plants Is Open for Enrollment
The next online class in the Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes series is Growing Edible Plants (GLL2). Whether you’re a …
Registration Is Open for Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes
The new online courses from Extension Gardener are a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in gardening! We are pleased …
Spring Chores in the Pollinator Garden
Around late February things start kicking into high gear in Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden. Usually I have taken …
Growing in Gates: Monthly Gardening Program
Are you just getting into gardening? Already have an expert green thumb? Curious about the gardening successes of others …
March Towards Spring With These Gardening Tips!
As we make our way towards the second half of February, it is important to start thinking about gardening …